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Elderly Man Robbed During Scam

DURYEA — Police are investigating a home invasion and scam on Pettebone Street Thursday afternoon. Officers say the victim told them a man forced his way ...
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DURYEA — Police are investigating a home invasion and scam on Pettebone Street Thursday afternoon.

Officers say the victim told them a man forced his way into the house, and ransacked his dressers.

The victim says a man a knocked on the door and told him about a water pipe that was busted in the area. According to the victim, the man then forced his way into the home, and convinced him to go into the basement to turn on his washing machine.

The victim told police when he came up from the basement the man had left, and his things had been gone through.

The homeowner was not injured, and said he was not sure if anything was taken.  He said the man who forced his way into the home was wearing a blue shirt with a name badge, but could not tell what was on the badge.

Police remind residents that they should not let anyone into their homes without knowing who they are.

Anyone with information is asked to call Duryea Police.

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